Trusted by Australia’s Leading Industries for Over 100 Years
Built on reliability and driven by performance, we provide clean, safe, and transparent metal recycling solutions tailored to meet the supply needs of industries across Australia.
Our recycling facilities operate nationwide, serving as an essential resource for communities, industries, and governments. We safely process end‑of‑life consumer and industrial goods, transforming them into valuable inputs that support Australia’s manufacturing supply chains.
HOW WE SUPPORT INDUSTRY
We supply high-quality recycled raw materials crucial to Australia’s metal manufacturing supply chains.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Tradies + Contractors
We help trade professionals turn everyday scrap into reliable value with quick drop‑offs, fair pricing, and support that keeps their workday moving.
Demolition + Construction
We provide secure, certified recycling for surplus equipment and infrastructure, meeting strict confidentiality and safety standards.
Manufacturing + Fabrication
We help manufacturers and fabricators manage production scrap and equipment cleanouts efficiently, keeping facilities clean, compliant, and cost‑effective.
Mining + Resources
We support mining and resource operations by recovering value from scrap metal while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
Councils + Government
We support councils and government agencies with safe, compliant metal recovery that meets environmental standards and keeps community operations running smoothly.
Waste + Transfer Stations
We help waste operators and transfer stations maximise metal recovery with consistent pickups, transparent pricing, and efficient processing that boosts diversion rates.
What we recycle
Through our nationwide network of 40+ facilities and 1,100+ dedicated employees, we recycle metal scrap from manufacturing partners, preparing them for reuse in Australian industry or direct export worldwide. This includes:
- Batteries
- Compressors
- Decommissioned in-plant equipment and machinery
- Defective production parts
- Electric motors
- Metal drums and storage bins
- Metal turnings, borings, cuttings
- Metal shearing, coils and casting
- Radiators
- Steel, copper, aluminium, brass and more
- Transformers
- Tanks
- and more.
On-Site Metal Collection Made Simple
From drums and compact skips for tight spaces, to high-capacity roll-off bins built for bulkier loads, our wide range of container options keeps your site organised and waste under control.
RAP Acknowledgement
Sims Metal acknowledges the First Nations people of the lands where we live and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.